Campus Point Surf Forecast, Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
14.35s
Wind
3mph
W / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 14sSW
Secondary
0.2ft @ 8sWSW
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 3sWSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sESE
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very PoorA slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with light WNW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
14s SW|4-7mph WNW
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very PoorPretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with 9mph WNW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|9mph WNW
Forecast Charts
Campus Point Surf Spot Guide
Break
Point
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall
Campus Point is a classic west-facing point break that wraps around the UCSB campus area, offering long, peeling waves that peel across sandy bottoms. The break works best with westerly swells and easterly offshore winds, creating smooth, well-organized waves ideal for intermediate surfers looking to practice their turns. The point's orientation and proximity to kelp beds adds character to this scenic Santa Barbara County break that captures swell during fall and winter months.
KelpOccasional localismRocky point sections
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Campus Point Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Campus Point?
The current wave height at Campus Point is 0-1ft with a 14.35s swell period. Wind is W at 3mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Campus Point surf forecast?
Our Campus Point forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Campus Point?
The current breaking wave height at Campus Point is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.6ft SW primary swell at 14s, a 0.2ft WSW secondary swell at 8s, a 0.2ft WSW tertiary swell at 3s, a 0.5ft ESE wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Campus Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Campus Point is Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 0ft waves, a 13.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.